Named for the alpine strawberry after taste of the fruits, Strawberry Sensation produces elliptical, almost round berries about 2cm in size. They are ideal for eating fresh, freezing and blending. Flowers in April time are followed by fruit harvesting between June and July. The plant is very vigourous and forms a dense dome crown. Not much pruning is required, after about 10 years cut back the central woody stem to around 1.5ft.
Needs a pollination partner of Boreal Blizzard, Boreal Best or Giant’s Heart
Plant 1.5m (5ft) – 2m (7ft) apart, in rows 4ft (14ft) apart.
Eventual height and spread: 1.5m x 1.5m
Crops: June/July
Native to Siberia, this edible member of the honeysuckle family is incredibly hardy (down to -40C!) and is a wonderful addition to the ever-growing range of super-fruits. The large elliptical berries are a similar colour and taste to blueberries with a slight aftertaste of honey. The fruit is very high in antioxidants, loaded with vitamin C and retains flavour and form when frozen. Honeyberries are a versatile fruit as they can be eaten fresh and used in making jams, jellies and even ice-cream! Very hardy, drought resistant and easy to grow with the added advantage of being virtually pest and disease free. Unlike blueberries, does not require acidic soil.
Eventual height and spread: 1.2m (4ft). Cropping season: late May/June.
This product is supplied in a 3L pot.